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RAMP FROM BRIGHTON BOULEVARD TO EASTBOUND I-70 TO TEMPORARILY CLOS

On Sunday, April 5th, the ColoradoDepartment of Transportation (CDOT) will temporarily close the rampfrom Brighton Boulevard to eastbound I-70 for bridge expansionjoint work on the I-70 viaduct between Brighton Boulevard (StateHighway 265) and Colorado Boulevard (State Highway 2). The rampwill be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week untilapproximately April 27, 2009. Motorists will be detoured toWashington Street where access to eastbound I-70 is available..

The ramp from eastbound I-70 to YorkStreet is now open after being closed for almost three weeks aspart of the bridge expansion joint project.

In addition to the ramp closure, eastbound46th Avenue will be completely closed between Brighton Boulevardand Josephine Street for several months to allow for theconstruction of the temporary shoring towers needed to complete theexpansion joint repairs. Eastbound 46th Avenue will be closed 24hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Local businessaccess will be maintained throughout the closure, but all othertraffic will be detoured. The detour route will take motoristsnorth on Brighton Blvd to 48th Avenue, then east on 48th Avenue toYork Street. Once on York Street, motorists will go south to 46thAvenue.

Motorists can continue to expect singleand double lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-70 betweenBrighton Boulevard and York Street throughout the duration of theproject. Single lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. with double laneclosures beginning at 10 p.m. Lane closures can take place Sundaythrough Friday and delays are expected.